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The Dangerous Attractions of Action Park
1:08:46 - 1:14:18 (05:31)
This podcast discusses the dangerous water slides and attractions of Action Park, including the Super Speed Water Slide and Cannonball Falls. The park was inspired by nature, but its lack of proper safety precautions resulted in many injuries and deaths.
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At Action Park, the section of the pool where people landed after the cliff diving wasn't blocked off at all, leading to a dangerous situation.
1:08:46 - 1:10:54 (02:08)
Summary
At Action Park, the section of the pool where people landed after the cliff diving wasn't blocked off at all, leading to a dangerous situation. As a result, people often landed on top of each other.
ChapterThe Dangerous Attractions of Action Park
EpisodeThe Libertarian Theme Park of your Dreams/Nightmares
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Gene Scott, the creator of the world's most dangerous water slide, had a contempt for safety regulations and was the epitome of a libertarian, creating a business that included borderline child molestation and child labor.
1:10:55 - 1:12:06 (01:10)
Summary
Gene Scott, the creator of the world's most dangerous water slide, had a contempt for safety regulations and was the epitome of a libertarian, creating a business that included borderline child molestation and child labor.
ChapterThe Dangerous Attractions of Action Park
EpisodeThe Libertarian Theme Park of your Dreams/Nightmares
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Action Park had dangerous water slides such as the vertical drop Super Speed Water Slide and the covered Cannonball Falls that caused injuries including fractured femurs and broken noses.
1:12:06 - 1:14:18 (02:11)
Summary
Action Park had dangerous water slides such as the vertical drop Super Speed Water Slide and the covered Cannonball Falls that caused injuries including fractured femurs and broken noses. Reports filed by the park in 1984 documented various accidents.